Description
A creamy and luscious strawberry vanilla ice cream made from fresh strawberries, a rich vanilla custard base, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for a refreshing dessert or a treat to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Mixture:
Combine strawberries, sugar, and vanilla seeds in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until strawberries soften and sugar dissolves (5-10 minutes). Let cool. - Make the Custard Base:
Heat cream and milk in a separate saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat.
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl, then slowly temper them by adding the hot cream mixture while whisking continuously.
Return to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, until it thickens (5-7 minutes). - Chill the Custard Base:
Pour custard into a bowl, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours. - Churn the Ice Cream:
Use an ice cream maker to churn the custard according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Add strawberry mixture in the final minutes of churning. - Freeze:
Transfer to a container and freeze for 2-4 hours until firm.
Notes
- Ensure the custard does not boil to avoid curdling.
- Fresh strawberries are preferred for the best flavor, but frozen (thawed and drained) can be used.
- Adjust sugar for desired sweetness.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes (includes cooling/freezing)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
- Calories: ~250
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg